The industrial heart of the kingdom, positioned in the central valley where ore deposits are richest. Ironforge is built around a natural cavern system that provides ventilation for the foundries. The forges run continuously, producing weapons, tools, and trade goods.
Ironforge is more exposed than Graystone—the valley opens eastward, and the city's fortifications are less comprehensive. In the event of serious attack, the plan is evacuation to Graystone rather than defense in place.
The city specializes in practical metalwork rather than artisan pieces. Balduahr steel is serviceable but unremarkable; the kingdom lacks the exotic ores that produce legendary weapons. What they have is volume and reliability.